At [Company], our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.
[Company] is seeking a Senior Director, Flight Deck Programs to provide strategic leadership for the execution of our most business‑critical avionics and flight deck initiatives. This role drives the full lifecycle of complex aircraft systems programs—from concept through certification and entry into service—ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while delivering on technical, regulatory, operational, and customer commitments.
Develop and champion program strategy, cost/benefit analysis, schedules, and budgets for senior leadership approval
Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support
Initiate, direct, and manage all program phases including requirements, concept development, design, integration, flight test, certification, production ramp-up, retrofit, and entry into service
Lead financial performance, ensuring achievement of cost targets, savings opportunities, and revenue objectives
Proactively identify program risks and drive mitigation strategies
Oversee configuration control activities and maintain product specifications integrity
Serve as the primary interface to executive leadership, delivering clear, data-driven program updates and strategic recommendations
Champion product improvements across performance, reliability, maintainability, availability, and lifecycle cost
Support and coordinate Completion activities to achieve business and customer satisfaction goals
Establish and track program metrics to enable effective monitoring and control
Drive implementation of tools, systems, and databases to improve program execution efficiency
Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure timely approval of certification packages
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field required; Master’s preferred
15+ years of experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or service and support
Minimum of 10 years of program/project management experience
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional aerospace programs
Deep understanding of avionics and flight deck systems and integration across aircraft platforms
Strong financial, risk management, and program execution expertise
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft lifecycle including design, certification, production, and in-service operations
Experience working with regulatory authorities and certification processes
Pilot’s license or business jet operational familiarity preferred